Category: News

A critically endangered Amur Leopard cub tears into her presents as award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrates the milestone of her first birthday. Playful Auckley, the only surviving cub of her species born in Europe last year, enjoyed a meaty treat before ripping her gifts apart.  As ever her mother Kristen, who was introduced to… Continue reading Critically Endangered Amur Leopard Cub Celebrates First Birthday at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Every year, on the last Wednesday of May, conservationists celebrate World Otter Day, established by the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF). This day draws attention to otters, celebrates their unique charm, and raises awareness and support for their global conservation. At WildLife Foundation, we proudly support the giant otter, one of the 13 otter species. All though… Continue reading World Otter Day

At WildLife Foundation protecting and raising awareness of endangered species is the driving force behind everything that we do. Over the past 14 years, we have collaborated with partners across every continent except Antarctica, striving to improve the welfare of vulnerable animals both in human care and in their natural habitats. With today being Endangered… Continue reading Endangered Species Day

The family of lions rescued from Russia’s bombing in the Ukraine was finally released into their reserve at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after several weeks of rehabilitation. Mum Aysa and her three 18-month-old cubs finally got to feel the grass under their paws and were able explore their reserve. Rescued from the war torn Donetsk region… Continue reading Rescued Ukrainian lions get acquainted with their new surroundings

Today, as we celebrate World Tapir Day, we are reminded of the importance of conserving these magnificent creatures and the ecosystems they inhabit. Many people may not know that these underappreciated mammals are endangered. There are four species of tapir, all of which are in need of conservation. The Malayan, mountain, and Baird’s tapirs are… Continue reading World Tapir Day

Happy World Earth Day everyone! This annual celebration is dedicated to raising awareness around environmental issues and promoting actions to protect the earth. At Wildlife Foundation, we’re dedicated to protecting our amazing planet and over the past few years we have partnered with several leading organisations to reduce the impact of climate change, poaching, and… Continue reading World Earth Day

Happy Lemur Day! Lemur Day is celebrated annually on the last Friday of every October and this year it’s on the 27th of October. The day brings awareness to the importance of lemur conservation and protection of their sole natural habitat; the island of Madagascar, as well as celebrating lemur diversity. At WildLife Foundation we… Continue reading Lemur Day

Happy new year everyone! We’re delighted to be welcoming in 2022 with a fantastic news update from our partner Helpsimus, who protect the great bamboo and red-bellied lemur in Madagascar. Deep in the rainforests of the Ranomafana National Park, southeastern Madagascar, French charity Helpsimus are working to conserve the species, by studying lemurs, to find… Continue reading Lemur Conservation Mission in Madagascar! An Update From Our Partner Helpsimus

Our partner, Fauna and Flora International have shared their final report for the year and provided an update on the Black Rhino population at their Sera Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya! Want to find out more? Read on…. In Kenya, where approximately 85% of the world’s remaining black rhino populations resides, Fauna and Flora International run… Continue reading Charging into 2022 With Fauna & Flora International’s Black Rhino Update

Here at WildLife Foundation, a key date in our calendar is Polar Bear Week: our partners’ Polar Bears International’s annual event which raises awareness for the plight of Polar Bears and their habitat. This year, Polar Bear week is all the more pertinent as it coincides with COP26, as the world works together to accelerate action… Continue reading WildLife Foundation, PBW and COP26: Finance